The "In My Feelings" Challenge Could Lead to Injury or Arrest

Who could have guessed that the government would have to beg Drake fans not to jump out of their car windows? Well, nothing is too wild to happen in 2018. As a result of the viral #InMyFeelingsChallenge, inspired by one of Drake’s newest songs, people are jumping out of their cars and dancing next to it while the car is still moving. Dangerous much?

According to WQAD, the challenge even landed one girl in the hospital after she sustained a serious injury trying to perform the dance. Anna Worden, an 18-year-old from Iowa, had to be airlifted to the hospital while unconscious after she tripped and fell while attempting the challenge.

"I tried, and the last thing I remember was opening the door. So apparently I got out and tripped and fell and hit my head," she told WQAD.

Anna is now relearning how to walk, according to WQAD, as a result of her injuries.

"When we got here and I finally gained consciousness in the ICU, that's when it hit me, like, wow, I'm actually in the University of Iowa hospital because I tried to do some little challenge everyone's doing now, and I'm the one that got majorly hurt," she said. "Be more careful about the challenges and fads that are going around. It may seem fun, and it may seem easy, but at the same too, they could be so dangerous."

The challenge first became popular after the comedian Shiggy posted a video of himself dancing to Drake’s new album. Later, more people began posting videos of themselves doing the same, and a new meme was born. According to Forbes, Spotify reported a 90% increase in the song’s popularity since July 4, when the challenge first started making the rounds.

The challenge has continued to go viral thanks to celebrities, including Odell Beckham Jr., Will Smith, Ciara, and Kevin Hart. Even BTS member J-Hope tried the challenge.

But when you jump out of a moving car, no matter how slow the car is going, there's always some risk. Some videos on social media show people crashing into poles, being hit by cars, and having their things stolen as they attempt the challenge.

Around the world, in places such as Egypt and Abu Dhabi, participating in the challenge is landing people in jail and causing people to be fined, according to Bloomberg.

In the United States, Florida police have warned drivers that anyone who attempts the challenge from a moving vehicle could be fined $1,000 and face criminal charges, according to the Guardian.

Additionally, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a statement asking people to stop distracted driving, and not to jump out of their cars to dance in the street. “Driver distraction has been a target of our Most Wanted List (MWL) for years, and just taking a video while driving invites tragedy,” the post reads, adding that, “Thousands die, and hundreds of thousands are injured in distraction-related crashes every year. This specific trend is too recent — and, with any luck, will be too short-lived —for us to learn something new by investigating any crashes, injuries, or fatalities it may cause. However, the unnecessary risks inherent in the challenge should not simply be overlooked.”

So if you want to participate in the "In My Feelings" challenge, skip the car and bust a move in a safe spot.